In Their Words
In Their Words
From Forced Marriage to Losing My Child: Hameeda’s Story
Province: Kunduz
My name is Hameeda, and I was born in Kunduz province. Because of the ongoing war in Kunduz, my father did not allow...
In Their Words
Friba’s Story: No Mahram, No Transport, No Work
Taliban Ruling: Women Prohibited from Using Taxis Without a Mahram
My husband was an officer in the national army, but after the Taliban came to...
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Forced to Marry to Avoid Taliban Marriage: Gulmakay’s Story
Province: Laghman
My name is Gulmakay. I was studying journalism at a private university in Kabul when the Taliban returned to power. I had to...
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Elaha’s Story: Banned from Study Abroad
After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, they took away women's fundamental rights. However, I fought back and eventually received a scholarship from the...